With iPads and other tablets becoming such an ingrained part of our everyday lives, many people are starting to consider the health risks involved. We use them to check the weather, keep in contact with our friends, we even give them to our children to keep them quiet in a number of social situations, from restaurants and stores to long car rides. But just how safe are they and should we be worried about iPad radiation?
What Are the Symptoms of iPad Radiation?
It is no secret that iPads and other tablets do emit some radiation. While that radiation may be low, it is constantly being released, and as a result we need to be careful with our usage of these items.
iPad radiation can cause a number of symptoms. If you have these and cannot correlate them to anything else, it could be from an over-usage of tablets.
- muscle aches and pains
- burning eyes
- a prickling sensation on your face
- a burning feeling on your skin
- rash
- fatigue
- stress
- difficulty sleeping
- depression
- having a hard time being able to think clearly
What Can Radiation Do To Us?
While only a small amount of radiation is being emitted through these devices, they can have very large and long-lasting effects.
- Fertility issues for both men and women
- Leukemia
- Breast cancer
What Can I Do To Protect Myself?
With the world heading more and more toward the usage of these items, it can be very hard, and sometimes downright impossible, to avoid them altogether. However, there are a few steps you can take to help reduce the amount of radiation you are subjected to.
- A number of cases are currently available for purchase that provide protection from EMF radiation. These cases state that they will stop up to 99 percent of radiation from reaching your skin.
These also come in the form of laptop shields that you can wear on your lap and belly blankets for pregnant women. A number of cell phone cases are also available. You can even purchase a bed canopy that provides EMF radiation protection.
- Keep your device on airplane mode when possible. If you are using your tablet to do something that does not involve WiFi, such as reading a book, writing, or listening to music, implementing airplane mode can help to reduce the amount of radiation being emitted.
- Limit your usage to certain rooms. A good place to start would be to not allow their usage in the car or bedroom.
Because cars have an increased level of radiation as it is, allowing tablets to be used in them only exacerbates the issue. Instead, keep a small tote full of books and toys for your children to amuse themselves with that is kept in the car. This way, the items seem new and hold their interest for a longer period of time than if they were to simply bring a toy that they play with every day.
The bedroom is another area to think about limiting tablet usage. A number of symptoms resulting from this sort of radiation have to do with your ability to get a good night’s sleep. From foggy thinking to stress and depression, limiting your exposure at night is a great way to help you sleep.
- Incorporate an “EMF friendly” diet to your everyday life by eating foods that are considered High Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. Some of these include asparagus, blueberries, prunes, cruciferous vegetables, pecans, and pomegranate seeds.
